Music History Quizzes for Year 2 Comprehensive School Students

Question 1

Who composed the renowned 'Four Seasons' concertos?

Accepted Answer

Antonio Vivaldi

Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 2

Which musical period came first?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 3

Ludwig van Beethoven was a famous composer who introduced new ideas to music. Which of these things did he do that was new?

Accepted Answer

Used new instruments and harmonies

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Used faster tempos and louder sounds

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Only wrote music for solo piano

Question 4

Which of these songs is a rock and roll song?

Accepted Answer

Hound Dog

Answer

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star

Answer

Clair de Lune

Answer

Happy Birthday to You

Question 5

Which period of music is characterized by the use of multiple melodies sung simultaneously?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

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Medieval

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Baroque

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Classical

Question 6

Which two composers from the Baroque period had very different styles of music?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel

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Antonio Vivaldi and Claudio Monteverdi

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven

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Joseph Haydn and Franz Schubert

Question 7

In the Romantic era of music, what was especially important?

Accepted Answer

How the music makes you feel

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How fast the music is

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How many instruments are used

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What kind of instruments are used

Question 8

Before machines were invented, how were most musical instruments created?

Accepted Answer

By hand, using tools and materials like wood, metal, and animal skins.

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In factories, using assembly lines and machines.

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With the help of computers and robots.

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Using magic spells and potions.

Question 9

Why did composers use melodies and harmonies that expressed more emotions during the Romantic period in music?

Accepted Answer

Composers wanted to share their own feelings.

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Composers were influenced by opera and ballet.

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Composers imitated music from the past.

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Composers were excited about new instruments.

Question 10

What instrument was once known as a 'soft hammer' due to how its strings are struck?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drum

Question 11

In Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute', which character has a cheerful tune that goes up high?

Accepted Answer

Papageno

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Sarastro

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Pamina

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The Queen of the Night

Question 12

How did a change in the violin's design make it sound better?

Accepted Answer

Changing the shape of the soundbox

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Adding more strings

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Using a bow

Question 13

Who composed 'The Rite of Spring,' a piece of music that was very different from other music of its time?

Accepted Answer

Igor Stravinsky

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 14

Which musical instrument is famous for its high-pitched sound?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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Piano

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 15

What is the name of the musical period that used lots of fancy decorations and complex melodies?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

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Medieval

Question 16

What is the name for the way the notes in music go up and down in length and pattern?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Timbre

Question 17

Which instrument makes the lowest sounds in an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Double bass

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Cello

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Viola

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Violin

Question 18

Which of these musical time periods came first?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

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Baroque

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Classical

Question 19

Which of these instruments is NOT part of a string quartet?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Viola

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Cello

Question 20

What musical style became popular in the 19th century and is known for expressing strong feelings?

Accepted Answer

Romanticism

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Classicism

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Baroque

Question 21

Which of these composers is famous for their operas?

Accepted Answer

Giuseppe Verdi

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Claude Debussy

Question 22

What is the name of the musical time signature that has four beats in a bar?

Accepted Answer

4/4

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3/4

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2/4

Question 23

Which of these musical elements describes how fast or slow a piece of music is?

Accepted Answer

Tempo

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Pitch

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Dynamics

Question 24

What is the name of the musical instrument that makes sound when you blow air into it?

Accepted Answer

Trumpet

Answer

Piano

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Violin

Question 25

Which of these musical forms has a verse that repeats followed by a chorus that repeats?

Accepted Answer

Pop song

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Symphony

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Opera

Question 26

What musical technique makes us feel excited and waiting for something to happen?

Accepted Answer

Tension

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Cadence

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Harmony

Question 27

Who is known as the 'Father of Music' because he wrote lots of music that is still played today?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 28

Which musical period is known for its very tuneful melodies, clear harmonies, and simple textures?

Accepted Answer

Classical

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Renaissance

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Baroque

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Romantic

Question 29

What is the name of the musical instrument that has strings and is played by plucking them?

Accepted Answer

Guitar

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Violin

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Piano

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Trumpet

Question 30

Which composer wrote the famous opera 'The Magic Flute'?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Richard Wagner

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Claude Debussy

Question 31

Which type of music is characterized by its smooth melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Classical

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Rock

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Jazz

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Folk

Question 32

What is the name of the musical scale that has only five notes and is often used in folk music?

Accepted Answer

Pentatonic scale

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Chromatic scale

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Diatonic scale

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Major scale

Question 33

Which composer is considered the father of the Romantic piano?

Accepted Answer

Frédéric Chopin

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Franz Schubert

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Robert Schumann

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Igor Stravinsky

Question 34

What is the name of the musical form that typically has multiple movements, each with a different tempo and mood?

Accepted Answer

Symphony

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Sonata

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Concerto

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Rondo

Question 35

Which country is renowned for its traditional bagpipe music?

Accepted Answer

Scotland

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Ireland

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Wales

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England

Question 36

Who is regarded as one of the greatest composers from the Baroque era?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Claude Debussy

Question 37

Which musical period is known for its elaborate and ornamented style?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Medieval

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Renaissance

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Classical

Question 38

Who composed the renowned opera 'Carmen'?

Accepted Answer

Georges Bizet

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Richard Wagner

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Johann Strauss II

Question 39

Which is not considered a purpose of music?

Accepted Answer

Driving a car

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Entertainment

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Communication

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Education

Question 40

Who is known as the 'Father of Music' for his contributions to musical notation?

Accepted Answer

Guido d'Arezzo

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 41

Which musical period, known for its complex polyphonic music, flourished during the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

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Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 42

Which musical instrument, known for its distinct sound, is commonly associated with the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Piano

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Violin

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Saxophone

Question 43

What is the name of the musical form that showcases a series of variations on a main melody?

Accepted Answer

Fugue

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Sonata

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Concerto

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Symphony

Question 44

Which composer is renowned for his intense emotional expression and use of dramatic contrasts in his music?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Giuseppe Verdi

Question 45

What is the name of the musical style that originated in the United States and is characterized by its emphasis on improvisation and syncopated rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Blues

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Rock

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Country

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

Focus on concise forms

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Emphasis on emotional expression

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Use of large orchestras

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Connection to nature

Question 47

Which musical instrument is known for its vast range and ability to produce a wide variety of sounds?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Violin

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Guitar

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Drums

Question 48

The musical scale with 12 notes is called the:

Accepted Answer

Chromatic scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Major scale

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Minor scale

Question 49

Which musical period came before the Classical period?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 50

Who is known as a famous composer of the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 51

Which instrument is often heard in classical music?

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Guitar

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Saxophone

Question 52

Romantic music is often recognized by its:

Accepted Answer

Big melodies and feelings

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Simple tunes

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Focus on rules

Question 53

Which composer is famous for writing operas?

Accepted Answer

Giuseppe Verdi

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Frédéric Chopin

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Edward Elgar

Question 54

The musical instrument with black and white keys is called the:

Accepted Answer

Piano

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Organ

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Harpsichord

Question 55

Which musical style began in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Jazz

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Classical

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Opera

Question 56

Which of these is a type of music that is sung?

Accepted Answer

Opera

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Symphony

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Sonata

Question 57

In classical music, what do symbols and motifs help to do?

Accepted Answer

Show different characters, ideas, or feelings

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Make the music sound newer

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Make the music sound nicer

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Help musicians play the music right

Question 58

In the 1900s, some musicians created melodies as they played. What is this musical technique called?

Accepted Answer

Improvisation

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Composing

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Performing

Question 59

Which kind of music has lots of improvisation and rhythm?

Accepted Answer

Jazz music

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Classical music

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Folk music

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Opera music

Question 60

What is a feature of atonal music?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected chords

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Clear melodies

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Repeating patterns

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Traditional scales

Question 61

Which instrument has been around the longest?

Accepted Answer

Flute

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 62

Who is called the 'Father of Symphony'?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Answer

Beethoven

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Mozart

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Bach

Question 63

Who wrote the opera called 'The Marriage of Figaro'?

Accepted Answer

Mozart

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Verdi

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Puccini

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Rossini

Question 64

Which of these is NOT a trait of Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

Has simple tunes

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Shows lots of feelings

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Uses a big orchestra

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Has rhythms that are hard to follow